River vs Maddox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Madoc"

Origin: Welsh

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River Rank #112

Maddox Rank #215

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #215 for Maddox.

Is River or Maddox more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Maddox at #215 in the United States.

What do River and Maddox mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Maddox means "son of Madoc" (Welsh origin).

Are River and Maddox boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Maddox is primarily a boy name.